Internships
Internships provide invaluable hands-on experience in healthcare settings. They often include clinical assistance, research projects, administrative work, and exposure to real-world medical environments. Participating in an internship can help students build professional skills, develop networks, and clarify career goals.
A summer camp designed for high school students interested in nursing and healthcare careers. Offers clinical skills training, workshops, and hospital tours.
The SSVMS program introduces students to medical school environments and offers research and shadowing opportunities.
A high school internship program focusing on healthcare careers, providing mentorship, job shadowing, and workshops at Kaiser facilities.
A competitive summer program engaging high school students in biomedical sciences training and hospital-based internships.
Offers mentoring, shadowing, and summer internships in various health professions including medicine, pharmacy, and public health.
Yearlong mentorship and internship programs for students interested in healthcare and biomedical research, offered by UCSF.
A summer program providing high school students with exposure to medical professions through hands-on workshops and mentorship.
Summer internships expose students to clinical and administrative healthcare roles.
Ongoing volunteer and internship opportunities at Kaiser Permanente Vallejo to gain experience in patient care and hospital operations.
Clinical and non-clinical internship opportunities for high school students.
Summer internships providing hospital experience in biomedical sciences and healthcare. Children's Hospital Oakland Internship.
Volunteer and internship programs including clinical shadowing.
Volunteer and shadowing opportunities in hospital settings.
Volunteer and internship options for patient care and hospital support roles.
A national program promoting health education and wellness with public health internships.
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Remote internships offering virtual shadowing and projects, including:
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Stanford Virtual Healthcare Internship: Stanford Virtual Internship
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Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Medical Exploration: Johns Hopkins CTY
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Volunteer roles with healthcare-related training and certification opportunities.
Requirements & Tips for Success
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Most programs require students to be 16 years or older.
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Prepare a strong application, including personal statements and letters of recommendation.
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Attend required orientation sessions.
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Some internships require Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or CPR training.
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Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and eagerness to learn.
Extra Resources:
Research: https://www.lumiere-education.com/
internships:
https://empowerly.com/applications/summer-programs/best-high-school-
medical-internships-california/
Summer Programs:https://www.inspiraadvantage.com/blog/top-15-pre-med-summer-programs